The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-07-09

clear amid the booming of canons and
the rattle Of smaller pieces. The firing
OF silks OF giant powder began soon
after sun rise and continued for about
two hours, when the calithumpian pro-
cession made it's appearance which for
the time demanded all attention. The
calithumpians were few i'm number. but
those who did turn out did we'll A ieat-
ure oi the procession worthy OF note was
the calithnmpian band Of ten pieces con-
structed after tho plan OF "Kazoo" on
" the instruments being full size and Of
paper. These instruments are made ex-
pressly FOR such tuin-outs Dick Dawson
otiiciated as manager OF the band. At
nine o'clock the people assembled at the
grand stand located apposite j. Il.
Schwartz 4 Co.'s store when after listen
ing to music and song by ladies Of the
Presbyterian choir, Rev w. II. Daggert.
offered prayer and DR.. III. G. Kinball
did great credit TO himself in the reading
OF the Declaration Of independence 20 n
good sized audience. After Mr.. kimball
had finished his part ;. ID. Hollister. sr..
took the stand and delivered an orsition
as only hc can. Mr.. Holister has a way
OF doing such things that is decidedly
taking and on this occasion his audience
was very ymuchinterested and very enthus-
iastic, frequently applauding the speaker
Mr.. HOLSTERS address is so pleasing
that, though it occupies considerable
space, this journal is pleased to he able
To produce it Tor It's readers and the ad-
dress in full will be found elsewhere in
to-days paper. Horse racing came next
ON the program; four entries were made.
oi which ID. {. LOckwood's Gvpsie took
first money and Gray Bill, also owned
by lr. Lockwood, captured the second
prize. The horse racing was the most
exciting sport OF the day and all mani-
Tested lively interest in the races. Next
came the wrestling match. There were
iour entries made; Pat McIIugh. Rich
ard Foley, and two CornisIlmen. Mr..
Mcllugh exhibited his superior strength
to good advantage and was accorded
first prize while Mr. Foley took second
The match was witnessed by many peo-
pie and was decidedly good, McIIugh and
Foley being attired in regulation ring
costumes and both being men Of splendid /!
physique and great strength, the match
lad more than ordinary attractions.
The bright sun had now reached the
zenith and a recess OF from twelve till one
o'clock was next in order. The smaller
sports began promptly at ONE o'clock
md promised to produce no end uf fun.
The first ON the list of sports was hur-
lie race OF one hundred yards, which was
Won 10y james Brown, who hns probably
)een there before Next came A foot
ace OF one hundred and fifty yards and
Pat McHugh was the lucky man. To
ook at MIR. McIiugh one would naturally
hink that person Of his build could not
omuch in "A race OF that kind, as he IN
Iuite fleshy; but he got there nevertbc-
ess. The sack race caused much laugh
er and Dick Foley put three dollars
own IN his pocket by coming in ahead.
The potato race was hard contested Jas. J
Brown was the winner. The three-leggcd
ace was good and made much sport for ,
he spectators; John Dolau and Dick
'oley left all competitors strewn here !,
nd there along the course and won the
ioney. Az arrangements were being
iade Tor the next game. a black cloud
rose from the western horozin and
raveled east with great rapidity and 4
ithout any other warning and before
ny one was aware Of such thing, rain
egan TO fall In torrents, perfectly blind I
X, the streets we're running rivers and g
ne town WAS literally delugcd. This rain O
in it's fury until nearly six O
clock when beautiful rain bow APP q
cared in the east and the rain ceased. a
he storm put AN end 10 the sports and w
Ne game OF base ball was not played. d
ich a severe rain storm has never be- 4
re visited this place In the evening II
le Crystal Falls Fire Department gave IL
: first ball and II was nm entire SUCCESS, a,
twenty-five couples being present. The r,
usic was furnished by Halls string W
md and was all that could be desired. al
c. Lockwood furnished supper. The bl
rly part Of the day gave promise Of p'
aking this celebration the most exten- bl
AH"1HE EATE